Prison Workshop Facilitator

Ministry of Justice; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice in Stafford is advertising a full‑time, non‑operational role as a Production Instructor in prison workshops. You will supervise prisoners, deliver health and safety training, and support workshop activities to maintain high standards and security.

Experience in supervising in a custodial setting is preferred. The role involves rotating duties, shift flexibility, and contributing to risk assessments while ensuring compliance with local policies.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising prisoners in workshop settings.
• Ability to train prisoners in health and safety and machinery usage.
• Willingness to work in rotating shifts.
• Commitment to security and discipline in a custodial environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop.
• Induct prisoners to the workshop/area of work and train them in health and safety, COSHH, machinery and tools usage.
• Set work schedules and manage targets/quality standards, maintaining delivery of contractual arrangements.
• Supervise, manage and control prisoners safely with responsibility for performance and development.
• Maintain regular communications and log attendance and prisoner hours worked and wages.

Skills

Prisoner supervision

Workshop management

Health and safety

COSHH

Machinery handling

Tools

Machinery and tools

Job description

The Ministry of Justice in Stafford is advertising a full‑time, non‑operational role as a Production Instructor in prison workshops. You will supervise prisoners, deliver health and safety training, and support workshop activities to maintain high standards and security.

Experience in supervising in a custodial setting is preferred. The role involves rotating duties, shift flexibility, and contributing to risk assessments while ensuring compliance with local policies.